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As the Drum Turns

SRM Concretesrm.buzzsprout.com
How a backyard dream turned into a ready-mix business. Each week, join Jeff Hollingshead, CEO of SRM Concrete, as he shares stories of values, hard work, and SRM's commitment to service.
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Episodes

158: Atomic Habits

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Women in Construction Week, Jeff's first load of concrete in New York, March Madness, and how good and bad habits influence our lives.

Mar 10, 202316 min

157: 8 Rules for Success

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the upcoming Family Day T-Shirt Design Contest and Coach Wooden's 8 Rules for Success.

Mar 03, 202312 min

156: Look Good & Sell Concrete

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the new uniforms and how every team member plays a role in selling concrete.

Feb 24, 202315 min

155: Stay Mad At It

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap this week's Leadership Conference.

Feb 17, 202312 min

154: Get Under The Hole with Direk Todd

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by one of SRM's first Mixer Operators, Direk Todd, to talk about our 5th Principle. Our hosts discuss what defines a Go-Getter and how can we all adopt a Go-Getter attitude.

Feb 10, 202317 min

153: Cleaning Up Calcium Bags

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the fourth of our 5 Principles: Cleanliness. Why is it important? What can we do to help? Tune in to this episode to find out.

Feb 03, 202313 min

152: Kindness Covers a Multitude of Sins

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss The World of Concrete in Las Vegas, the upcoming Leadership Conference, and the third of our 5 Principles: Kindness.

Jan 26, 202317 min

151: Quality Is A Habit with Mike Zagula

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Tim are joined by Chief Technical Officer, Mike Zagula to discuss the second of our Five Principles: Quality, and how every single team member plays a role. SRM360 App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/srm-360/id6444165153 SRM360 App (Android): https://www.srm360.mobi/app/android/...

Jan 20, 202318 min

150: Expect the Unexpected with Jim Morrison

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora are joined by our Director of Safety, Jim Morrison as we cover the first of SRM's Five Principles: Safety.

Jan 13, 202321 min

149: This Is Happening For Us

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Jeff's new year goals, several internal promotions, and how things happen FOR us, not to us.

Jan 06, 202314 min

148: And a Happy New Year!

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora ring in the new year by reminiscing on a few of their favorite memories and moments from 2022 ranging from acquisitions and the Home Office to elevator turkey calls and questionable parking places.

Dec 30, 202216 min

147: Merry Christmas!

In this very merry episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Christmas, great food in the Northeast, and how having a growth mindset often means letting go of control.

Dec 22, 202212 min

146: Put It To Use

If you bought a new SUV, would you just let it sit in the garage for 6 months? In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss putting our assets to use. Whether it's a new piece of equipment or new computer software, we need to put everything to use.

Dec 16, 202213 min

145: Treating Our Customers Like Customers

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Jeff & Lora discuss Christmas parades and ringing bells with the Salvation Army. Then our hosts discuss the importance of providing our customers with "white glove service."

Dec 09, 202213 min

144: Finishing the Year Strong

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the busy week following the recent acquisition, a few new leaders in the Northeast, and how we can all finish the year strong.

Dec 02, 202214 min

143: New in the Northeast

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap the acquisition of U.S Concrete Atlantic in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Join the conversation as we welcome over 600 new team members!

Nov 25, 20229 min

142: We Appreciate You!

Tune in to this special "Team Member Appreciation Day" episode of As the Drum Turns to hear about our brand new PTO policy and the grand opening of the Concrete Christian Academy.

Nov 18, 202212 min

141: Promoting Internally

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Veterans Day, a few recent promotions, and why SRM values the advancement of our team members.

Nov 11, 202212 min

140: Fourth Quarter

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss pumpkins, Halloween costumes, and finishing the year strong despite the challenges we continue to face.

Nov 04, 202210 min

139: Selling Our Expertise with Mike Zagula

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by Mike Zagula, our Chief Technical Officer. Mike brings a high level of expertise to the conversation as our hosts discuss a variety of topics on the more technical side of the ready-mix industry.

Oct 28, 202217 min

138: Bulls, Vols & The Long Game

In this episode of As The Drum Turn s, Jeff and Lora celebrate the end of a losing streak, discuss the hard work of our Colorado Team Members, and our future game plan.

Oct 20, 202215 min

137: Sharpening the Saw

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora discuss a newly created department and the benefits of "sharpening the saw" from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Oct 14, 202216 min

136: Hurricane Recovery

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Southwest Florida's hurricane recovery efforts, a big job in Savannah, and how adopting the right synergy can transform our plants, offices, and company.

Oct 07, 202218 min

135: Seek First to Understand

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora discuss Huddy's Aggregate, Hurricane Ian, Lora's jump shot, and the 5th Habit from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Sep 30, 202213 min

134: All We Do is Win-Win

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora recap Jeff's narrow defeat at the Top Gun Night Run, we welcome aboard Wells Hauling in Savannah, and our hosts discuss the costs and benefits of seeking win-win solutions.

Sep 23, 202215 min

133: Deposits & Withdrawals

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap their trip to Texas, explain the engine testing process, and look forward to the Top Gun Night Run. Then our hosts walk through the "bank account" illustration from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Sep 16, 202215 min

132: Managers & Producers

Live from Pine Creek Golf Club in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, it's As the Drum Turns ! In this episode, Jeff & Lora talk golf, a few leadership updates, and the difference between producers and managers.

Sep 09, 202215 min

131: Putting First Things First

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap a few topics from the Tennessee plant manager meeting, and they dig into the third habit of highly effective people: putting first things first.

Sep 02, 202219 min

130: Principle Centered People

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, the Hollingsheads head to Houston, there's a new sheriff in town in Central Texas, and Jeff spreads rumors about some upcoming benefit improvements. Then, our hosts discuss why it's important to stay true to our principles.

Aug 24, 202215 min

129: Deck Chairs on the Titanic

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora give a few cement shortage shoutouts and discuss the opening of SRM Field. Then they dive into the second habit from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Aug 19, 202215 min
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